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Vans have gone from being an underground cult shoe company to one of the most omnipresent sights on Britain’s streets, their sneakers instantly recognisable. Whether sporting the signature side stripe, playing with their two-tone colour combinations or their checkerboard slip on styles, their funky style is unmistakeable. But how did Vans conquer Britain’s high streets, and, indeed, the world’s? Continue reading “The Story of Vans”

Summer’s finally here, and the only rules for this season’s shoes seems to be – there are no rules! From heels to Dad trainers to shoes with feathers, it seems that anything goes. So let’s embrace the sartorial freedoms offered up by Summer. Continue reading “Summer Shoe Trends”

Ever wondered why your favourite trainers got their names? OK, everyone knows that Nike was the Greek god of victory (we hope), and it wouldn’t take a genius to work out where the Air Jordan got its name from, but some other names are rather more obscure. Continue reading “What’s in a Name?”

Hard as it is to believe, this year Converse is 100 years old. The Converse Rubber Shoe Company was formed in 1908, and the first Converse All-Star was produced as an elite basketball shoe in 1918. With a classic design that hasn’t changed since 1947, All-Star has since gone on to become one of the most potent signifiers of Americana, especially at the movies. Continue reading “A Century of Converse”